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Applying a heavy coat of clear crackle medium to dry painted surface.
Paint the surface with the first color of paint and let it dry completely. Make sure there are no ridges left and the surface is smooth. If the paint needs to be sanded after painting, use a fine grit sandpaper to smooth the surface. Wipe the sanding dust away, apply a second coat of paint and let it dry. - 2). Pour the crackle medium into a tray or cup and use a clean brush to apply the crackle over the surface. A thick heavy application will result in large cracks while a thin layer will show fine cracks after the drying process has taken place. This is the time to decide which type of cracks you would like to have.
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Applying top color over dried crackle medium.
Follow the instructions on the crackle container for drying. Using a one step process is easiest and fastest. Apply the top color to the surface when it is dry. - 4). Apply the paint in one direction. Don't drag the color, but move the brush until there is no color left on it and reapply paint to the brush, picking up where you left off painting. The effects may not show right away, but they will when the drying process begins.
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Crackled appearance when dried.
One to two coats of varnish can be applied to the surface after the top color is completely dry and the crackling process has finished.
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